Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
hetchel or hackle for flax
Object Number:
N-164
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 x 17 1/2 x 35 in. ( 55.9 x 44.4 x 88.9 cm )
Marks:
carved: "SK" [Samuel Krom]
Description:
Four-legged wooden bench with two pads with nails protruding mounted on top.
Gallery Label:
According to an earlier record, the initials "SK" stand for Samuel Krom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
